VERMICULATE


Meaning of VERMICULATE in English

və(r)ˈmikyələ̇]t, -ˌlā], usu ]d.+V\ adjective

Etymology: Latin vermiculatus, past participle of vermiculari to be wormy, from vermiculus little worm — more at vermilion

1.

a. : wormlike in shape

b. : covered with wormlike elevations : marked with irregular fine lines of color or with irregular wavy impressed lines like worm tracks

a vermiculate nut

2. : tortuous , involute

3. : full of worms : worm-eaten

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